Mid Jordan TRAX line construction update

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Mid-Jordan Light Rail TRAX Construction Update: November 19, 2008*

Please forward this information on to others that would be interested.

*This schedule is subject to change due to weather, materials issues, or unanticipated utility conflicts.

Progress Highlight 7800 South Bridge at Gardner Village Area

Work has been progressing near the Gardner Village area. Crews have been preparing foundations for the new 7800 South bridge. Foundation preparation work has included drilling shafts, placing concrete and installing reinforcing steel.

Bangerter Bridge

Activity: Crews have removed the median barrier in the area of approximately 8700 South and Bangerter Highway (just south of the Old Bingham Highway overpass). The median has been replaced with water barrels and remains closed through December.

Activity: Crews are performing work on the center pier of the new TRAX bridge in the area of the approximately 8700 South and Bangerter Highway (just south of the Old Bingham Highway overpass). Traffic Impacts: The left northbound and left and center southbound lanes will be closed from November 17^th through November 21^st.

Sugar Factory Area

Activity: Construction of sound walls along rail corridor right-of-way between 2700 West and 3200 West began on October 6th and will continue through November with possible flagging operations near 8600 South and 3200 West.

Activity: Construction of sound walls along rail corridor right-of-way between approximately 2500 West and 2200 West began on November 17^th.

Activity: Utility work is currently ongoing. Traffic Impacts: Shoulder work with possible lane restrictions.

Old Bingham Area

Activity: Crews are removing a median barrier beneath the Old Bingham Highway Bridge. Traffic Impacts: Old Bingham Highway has one lane open with flagging operations at the Bangerter overcrossing through November 26^th.

Activity: Utility work is currently ongoing. Traffic Impacts: Shoulder work with possible lane restrictions.

Gardner Village Area

Activity: Crews are working on the new bridge construction at 7800 South near Gardner Village. Traffic Impacts: Westbound traffic will be shifted to the south side of the roadway November 17^th through November 25^th. Traffic control is anticipated to be cleared in the area during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and will resume on December 1^st.

Activity: Access to Gardner Village from the Jordan River Parkway Trail is closed until August 2009.

Activity: Construction on the Jordan River TRAX bridge. Traffic Impacts: A temporary detour began the week of October 13^th on the Jordan River Parkway Trail near approximately 7500 South. The trail will be intermittently detoured through August 2009. Please be aware that the detour does cross a live railway track, and as such, the detour will be closed daily from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. when freight is actively running on the track. Please plan accordingly.

Activity: Grading and utility work is currently ongoing. Traffic Impacts: Shoulder closures with possible lane restrictions.

Cottonwood Area

Activity: Construction on Cottonwood Street began on September 2nd and will continue through December. Traffic Impacts: Lane restrictions and closures as follows:

· Northbound travel on Cottonwood Street will be closed between Winchester Street and 6500 South for the duration of construction. Southbound travel will remain open and traffic will be shifted to the east side of the roadway while crews reconstruct the west side. Once construction on the west side is complete, traffic will be switched to the west side of the roadway to allow crews to reconstruct the east side.

· Activity: Pile driving will resume Thursday at Winchester Bridge with possible flagging operations.

· Cottonwood Street will accommodate southbound traffic only between Winchester Street and 6500 South. Please use 700 West or State Street as detour routes. Detour signs will be posted.

Activity: Construction on 300 West will begin on September 2nd and continue through November 2008. Traffic Impacts: 300 West will be closed to all traffic from 6300 South to Winchester Street, and closed to through traffic at 6100 South. Local business access will be available on 300 West between 6100 South and 6300 South.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the project, please let me know.

Sarah Loughlin

Community Involvement Specialist

Utah Transit Authority

801-236-4783

sloughlin@rideuta.com